SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 21 /PRNewswire/ -- OTN, a leading specialty pharmaceutical services company, and Onmark, its group purchasing organization (GPO), today announced that the Midwest Oncology Practice Society (MOPS) has selected OTN and Onmark to provide oncology services to its members. MOPS represents 21 private oncology practices at 38 sites in Nebraska and Iowa representing 55 oncologists. The agreement, worth $120 Million, covers drug distribution, technology and GPO services.
“Having partnered with OTN since our inception 11 years ago, we are excited to be continuing our relationship with them for drug distribution services and use of their Lynx technology. We also are pleased to be adding Onmark’s clinical educational programs and competitive drug contracts,” said Carol Murtaugh, President of MOPS. “OTN and Onmark are the perfect fit for MOPS. Their services complement the services we provide to our members and will help us expand our offerings,” added Ms. Murtaugh, who is also Clinical Administrator for Hematology & Oncology Consultants in Omaha, Neb.
Under the two-year agreement, MOPS’ members will have access to a number of OTN offerings. These include distribution and specialty pharmacy services; competitive pricing; innovative technology, including Lynx Station(TM), Lynx Practice Manager(TM) and the Lynx Mobile(TM) inventory management system; comprehensive medical/surgical supplies; and practice management tools.
“MOPS’ decision to continue its longstanding partnership with OTN is based on our shared vision. We are both committed to providing comprehensive resources and competitive drug pricing to community-based oncologists so they can provide the best care to cancer patients,” said John Amos, President and CEO of OTN. “This is an important competitive win for OTN. It builds our business and underscores our leadership role in understanding the needs of community-based practices and providing them with cutting-edge products and services to help them run their practices efficiently.”
Through Onmark, MOPS’ members will have access to national pharmaceutical contracts, exclusive discounts, practice optimization tools and educational programs designed exclusively for community oncology. With the addition of MOPS, Onmark has enrolled more than 1,500 medical practices since launching 15 months ago.
About OTN
OTN, a One Equity Partners portfolio company, is a leading specialty pharmaceutical services company that provides pharmaceuticals, supportive care products and medical/surgical supplies to physicians who practice in the community-based treatment setting. OTN provides physicians and their patients with efficient delivery of medications to treat cancer, as well as rheumatoid arthritis, infertility and other chronic conditions requiring the latest intravenous, injectable and oral medicines. Through its innovative Lynx technology, practice management tools and unsurpassed customer service, OTN helps physicians improve practice efficiency while enabling them to focus on providing optimal patient care. Onmark, OTN’s group purchasing organization, offers its members competitive contracts for oncology drugs and
medical/surgical supplies, practice management tools and educational programs. For more information, please visit www.myOTN.com.
About Onmark
Onmark, an OTN company, is a leading national group purchasing organization (GPO) for community oncology. It is one of the largest GPOs in community oncology, representing approximately $4 Billion in annual drug purchases. Onmark is committed to helping practices extend and enhance the lives of cancer patients by providing the support that they need to prosper. Through strategic relationships with OTN, pharmaceutical companies and industry experts, Onmark provides its members with access to a full portfolio of competitive contracts for oncology drugs and medical/surgical supplies, the most aggressive pricing available through OTN, and practice management tools, clinical tools and educational programs designed exclusively for community oncology. For information about the products, services and programs available to Onmark members, visit www.onmarkservices.com.
OTN
CONTACT: Stan Ades of OTN, +1-650-246-6622, or Stan.Ades@myotn.com; orDaryl Messinger of WeissComm Partners, +1-415-999-2361, ordaryl@weisscommpartners.com, for OTN
